2025-04-08
"Three Equilibriums, Three Worlds" Seminar Attracts Great Interest: Parallels Between Science and Society Discussed
The departmental seminar titled “Three Equilibriums, Three Worlds: The Mass Action Law in Semiconductors, the Ionic Product in Chemistry, and the Marriage Rate in Society” attracted significant attention from faculty members and students alike.
In the first part of the seminar, the focus was on the mass action law, a fundamental principle in semiconductor physics. The presentation explained how the product of carrier concentrations remains constant at equilibrium, and this concept served as a foundation for drawing parallels with other fields such as chemistry and sociology.
The second part delved into the concept of the ionic product constant in chemistry. The discussion highlighted how the product of H⁺ and OH⁻ ion concentrations in an aqueous solution equals a temperature-dependent constant, providing a striking example of matter's tendency to reach equilibrium on a microscopic scale.
The most thought-provoking part of the seminar emerged in the third section, where the marriage rate in society was analyzed. The fluctuations in marriage rates over the years were evaluated in the context of mutual interactions between individuals and broader socioeconomic factors. This social equilibrium was analogized with physical and chemical systems, emphasizing the value of interdisciplinary perspectives.
During the Q&A session that followed, participants engaged in lively discussions, exploring both the scientific and sociological dimensions of the topic. Students noted that the seminar broadened their scientific thinking by encouraging them to form conceptual bridges across different disciplines.
In a statement from the Department Chair, it was announced that such interdisciplinary seminars will continue in the future, with an emphasis on content that fosters diverse perspectives and integrative thinking among students.
